<p>We always talk about how college can be a great time, how everyone is in their physical prime. We oft hear stories of sexual promiscuity and partying, and of finding one's soulmate. But have you found that your physical appearance has limited you from experiencing these things? What can or have you done to remedy the situation?</p>
<p>Are you male or female? I’m guessing male by your references to sex, but it will help with more specific answers if ppl know.</p>
<p>I’m a dude.</p>
<p>i guess i consider myself to MAYBE have a bit of potential to be attractive but i don’t FEEL very attractive, if i felt attractive i would be having sex. its really only my own insecurity that is holding me back. guys will fawn over me left and right if i just show them some pictures of my face (this is what’s given me the idea that i could have potential) but i feel like these are only the cute pictures and they somehow very badly misrepresent the person they are the picture of. i don’t think i’d be told the things that i’m told online in real life. 1) because they’re very inappropriate sometimes but 2) i just don’t think i would elicit the same fawning reactions.</p>
<p>I’m probably moderately attractive. I’m not gonna make people stop and stare but I’ve never had an issue getting a date. I’m one of those found my life partner in college types.</p>
<p>What exactly do you think you’re being held back from? </p>
<p>ETA: Fwiw, I think confidence is much more important than attractiveness when it comes to pretty much everything related to a social life. </p>
<p>Of course. It’s my personality that’s incredibly unattractive. </p>
<p>Mostly the way in which I’m being held back is just with regards to any sort of relationship or casual hookup. It’s just a facet of college that I haven’t really experienced.</p>
<p>I was considered very attractive and got overt offers for sex from women. I turned some of them down due to self esteem issues I had concerning my “size”. I would have gladly given away my looks, intelligence, muscles, and money for a bigger “size” back then. </p>
<p>I let it control my life and I missed out on opportunities with many smart, beautiful women.</p>
<p>Coming from a moderately shy guy, I’d say that being confident and friendly can get you very far socially. Of course, if you have your sights set on extremely attractive women, then you probably need to be at least somewhat close to their level. As far as partying goes, everyone is more approachable after a few drinks.</p>
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<p>I agree being confident truly helps. And being friendly.</p>
<p>I would say I’m moderately attractive (not ugly, but not exactly attractive enough where someone would double-take or drool) I’ve been told I’m pretty a lot. </p>
<p>I’ve also been told my personality is what makes people love me. Honestly, I had a guy ask me out on a date because he thought I was so genuine and hilariously awkward without trying to be and he loved that about me. I guess in this sense my physical looks do limit me because people probably don’t think I’m a top tier beauty and don’t try to get to know me.</p>